A review by emilytrnr
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was REALLY enjoying this - it was like a better Every Summer After. The climb was beautiful, and tense, and threw me back into teenage hood. And then the big reveals felt both expected and not - but then everything got tied up too quickly.
I know it was inevitable for them to be together, but only a small handful of pages were dedicated to them and their relationship after Elliot learned he was a direct link to the death of her father. It was unsettling to say the least.
I think if more time had been spent on the resolution, I would have found it more believable and satisfying.
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